Find out how popular the last name Apthorpe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Apthorpe.

Apthorpe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Apthorpe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Apthorpe in America

Apthorpe is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Apthorpe surname appeared 121 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Apthorpe.

The history of the last name Apthorpe

The surname APTHORPE is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Northamptonshire, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "aeppel" (apple) and "thorpe" (village or hamlet), suggesting that the name may have originally referred to a village or settlement where apple orchards were prominent.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name APTHORPE can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable reference is in the Hundred Rolls of Northamptonshire, a census-like document compiled in 1273, which lists individuals with the surname APTHORPE residing in the village of Apthorp (now known as Apethorpe).

In the 15th century, the APTHORPE family gained prominence in Northamptonshire, with several members holding positions of influence and power. Sir John APTHORPE (c. 1455-1529) was a respected landowner and member of the gentry, serving as a Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire during the reign of Henry VIII.

Another notable figure was Sir William APTHORPE (c. 1600-1675), a successful merchant and alderman in the City of London. He played a significant role in the East India Company and was knighted by King Charles II in recognition of his contributions.

During the English Civil War, Captain Richard APTHORPE (c. 1620-1680) was a Royalist officer who fought alongside King Charles I's forces. After the war, he was granted lands in Ireland as part of the Settlement of Ireland.

In the 18th century, the APTHORPE family continued to hold influential positions, with Sir East APTHORPE (1713-1781) serving as a Member of Parliament for Grantham and later becoming Lord Mayor of London in 1767.

The surname APTHORPE also has connections to the United States, with John APTHORPE (1744-1809) being a prominent merchant and landowner in Massachusetts during the American Revolutionary War era. He was a loyalist to the British Crown and was forced to flee to England during the conflict.

While the name APTHORPE is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, with its origins rooted in the medieval villages of Northamptonshire and a history that spans centuries of notable individuals and events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Apthorpe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Apthorpe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Apthorpe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Apthorpe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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